THIS WEEK

Walter's Sound and Karaoke: Grand opening, noon-midnight, July 4-6 with guest artist appearances from 3-5 p.m. daily, 2144 Auiki St. Specials include, buy-one-get-one-free coffees and specialty drinks, and karaoke room rentals.

Scott Shirai will hold karaoke classes, Aug. 5, 12 and 19. Register now.

Call 842-7003.

Family Fishing Days: Catch and release tilapia at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 5-6. Free admission. Bring bamboo poles with barbless hooks, bait, walking shoes, bug repellent, rain gear and a picnic. Parking is available at the Visitor Center, 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe. For reservations, call 233-7323.

Makiki Loop Trail hike: Moderate, 3-hour hike, July 5. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

Taro patch party: Children 4-years-old and up can learn Kalo's medicinal value, weed with their toes, and take home young plants to plant at home, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 6, Hawaii Nature Center. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club: Nine-mile, intermediate hike to Pupukea Summit, 8 a.m. July 6. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring lunch and water, and wear good shoes and appropriate clothing. Cost: $2. Call 235-8330.

Polynesian Cultural Center: Tahiti-Marquesas Cultural Week, 1-6 p.m. July 7-12. Presentations on cooking, crafts, sports and dance. Park admission required. Call 293-3333.

Aloha Tower Marketplace: Book fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and coconut and lauhala weaving demonstration by Mele, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., July 9, Atrium Center Court. Call 528-5700.

In-line skate lessons: "The Skill Builder," 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 11 and 18, University of Hawaii. Register at 956-6468.

"How Not To Crash Course," 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays until July 23, University of Hawaii, call 956-6468; and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, July 8-29, YWCA, 538-7061.

"Skate Fitness and Workout Program," 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 10, 17 and 24, University of Hawaii. Call 956-6468.

Students must be 16-years-old or older for UH classes and 6-years-old or older for the YWCA class. Skates and protective gear provided. Fee.

Box Car Racing: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12, Tripler's Front Parking Lot, Number E-3. All cars must meet the American Box Car Racing International's car specifications.

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"Learn-to-Live": Adult swimming classes, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays through Aug. 21, Ala Moana Beach Park, Lifeguard Stand 1E. Free.

Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese art reducing anger and stress, and increasing softness and flexibility, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in Kekela Gym, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $35. Register at 547-4780. For other classes, visit the center's Web site at http://www.queens.org.

Honolulu Marathon Clinic: Weekly jogging program with Dr. Jack Scaff Jr., 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. James Honke leads a 6:30 a.m. program Sundays, Wahiawa Recreation Center.

Taiko classes: The Taiko Center of the Pacific offers classes through Kapiolani Community College. Call 737-7236.

Hawaii In-Line Skating Association: Workouts 5:30 p.m. weekdays at Kakaako Park. Call 988-5299.

Free hike to Diamond Head: Meet the Clean Air Team at the Honolulu Zoo entrance, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Three miles to the top. Call 948-3299.

Honolulu Community Drum Circle: Drummers, percussionists and dancers gather, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Keehi Lagoon Park. Potluck. Call 377-DRUM (377-3786) to confirm location each week.

Hash House Harriers: Social runs with Aloha group 3 p.m. Saturdays; call 948-AHHH (948-2444). Or Honolulu group 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; call 948-HASH (948-4274).

Honolulu Marathon Clinic: Free training runs with Jack Scaff and staff, 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Call Norm at 247-4957. No meetings on three-day weekends.

Sports Acrobatics Hawaii: Hawaii Highflyers Trampoline Club for adults and kids, 4 and 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, McCully Recreation Center. Call Karl Vorwerk at 949-3747.

Waikiki Acrobatic Troupe meets 4 p.m. Sundays at the beach across Kapiolani Park Bandstand; free workout at UH Studio Four 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call Don Heafner at 536-7205.

Ikebana classes: Lillian Koide teaches flower arrangement 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Japanese Cultural Center. Tuition $30 per month plus supplies. Call 537-5765, evenings.

Honolulu Zoo: Zoo opens at 8 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. General admission $6; $2 with Yum Yum Tree senior card. First Wednesdays feature a botanical tour at 8:45 a.m. for $2 more. Third Wednesdays, tai chi practice begins 8 a.m. Call 971-7174.

Nature Conservancy hikes: Two guided hikes a month to Honouliuli Preserve, home to more than 45 rare native plants and animals. Donation. Call 537-4508.